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PostPosted: 16:25 - 19 Aug 2012    Post subject: Anyone have an tool for OZ Wheels? (10 point bit) Reply with quote

Hi all,

I removed my OZ wheels from my GSXR-1000 on Friday and had the intention of selling them on until I realised the 6 No. Bolts need to tbe tightened up prior to any refitment. The issue is that OZ, in all their infinite wisdom, decided to use bolt heads that need a special 10 point bit in order to adjust them.

It seems to be a popular request by car owners who have run into the same issue and they now have the ability to buy a female socket set from Laser Tools.

The bike wheels requires a male 10 point bit as opposed to the cars wheels needing a female socket.

Anyone have any ideas where I can get one? I've fired off an email to an OZ wheel supplier in the UK but I suspect they're going to want well over £100 for this fucking tool.
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PostPosted: 16:50 - 19 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the bolts need tightening, they must be loose. Un-do them with a flat screwdriver and replace them with normal scoket caps of the correct thread size and pitch.

Another option, is get a spare bolt from one of the car guys and weld it into a socket to make a driver for your female bolts.
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PostPosted: 21:07 - 19 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

will an allen key not fit? they look like double hex 12 point from the picture but it is a bit blurry,
have you tried tool places like machine mart etc? sometimes they will do a set for cheap money.
or as Pete said remove and fit capheads.
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PostPosted: 21:35 - 19 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you can give me the dimensions I could quite easily make you a tool to tighten them.
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PostPosted: 22:40 - 19 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

i would be making a tool its not hard if you dont have access to a welder and they are too tight to undo i suggest you get a hex bit and put it on a extension bar hammer it into the thread and undo! if that doesnt work drill+easy outs.
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PostPosted: 11:48 - 20 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

A quick internet search and...

https://www.titanium-touch.de/shop/product_info.php?info=p557_Special-tool-for-10point-screw.html

Bit pricey though.
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